Grevenmacher: Culture, Wine and Cycling

Grevenmacher brings together several themes for a stay, which you can prioritize according to your interests: urban history, printing, wine and cycling. There is also a tropical garden and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The places and activities below offer concrete starting points for planning your stay in Grevenmacher.

Urban History and Printing

The Sainte-Croix Chapel in Grevenmacher was built in 1737. The ensemble has been classified as a national monument since 2015. The former fortification wall is also part of the town’s history: it measured 280 × 250 metres and had 27 or 28 towers and four gates. The Turgaass open-air gallery is located along the town wall. Its six illustrated panels cover the town’s history. The chapel, former fortifications and gallery each highlight different aspects of the past.

At Kulturhuef, the permanent exhibition “Gutenberg Revisited” presents the history of printing on two floors. You can print a souvenir yourself using a hand press. Another exhibition is devoted to the Dieudonné mapmaking dynasty, which settled in Grevenmacher in 1754. This brings together the history of printing and a specific connection to the history of local trades.

Wine Experiences and Dates

The Maacher Wäimoart takes place in Grevenmacher every year on the Friday after Easter. Visitors can sample and order various wines and Crémants. As the calendar date varies from year to year, check the date of the relevant edition before your trip.

Caves Bernard-Massard offers guided cellar tours about the production of wine and Crémant. There are regular tour dates, as well as visits by request. Wine tastings featuring wines from the estate’s own production are also available: they take place in an elegant setting with a panoramic view of the Moselle and are offered with or without a cellar tour. Advance reservations may be required.

Cycling and Other Activities

The Grevenmacher-Wellen bridge provides access to the Moselle Cycle Route. A signposted mountain bike trail, 14.5 kilometres long, also starts in Grevenmacher. This distinction is useful when planning your rides: the bridge provides access to the cycle route, while the second detail identifies a specific mountain bike trail and its length. Check local conditions and current signage before setting out.

The tropical garden at the Butterfly Garden covers more than 600 square metres and is home to hundreds of exotic butterflies. Between 30 and 40 different species fly freely there. The garden therefore offers a focus on nature that clearly differs from the themes of urban history and printing.

The 24°C outdoor swimming pool is seasonal; check its opening period and conditions before your trip. Facilities include a large adult pool with one- and three-metre diving boards, a children’s pool with a slide, and a small pool for little ones.

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